EDIT:
Original pics and instructions are gone, sorry folks. When updating photo bucket I screwed up everything. Here are pics (non-annotated) to try to help.
http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/TO...er%20TRD%20CAI
So here is my 2nd write-up on the forum. My other write-up was for the Grillecraft upper/lower grill installation available
here
The reason I'm making my this is for two reasons. (1) Toyota's directions suck IMO and (2) people like to see pics in color and for someone who has done the install to identify the troublesome spots not identified in the instructions they give. Install took about 3 hrs (taking pics slowed me down, you could probably finish in 2 hrs).
Photo bucket scrambled all of my photos so now the pics don't match up anymore folks.....sorry. Maybe one day while I'll try to match these up again but for now here are the pics that I took during the process.
Step 1: You're gonna need a few basic tools before you start. Below are a list of the tools I used (I added a couple extra that made it more convenient). Also, make sure you have all the parts and that nothing is broken. The first kit I received was broken.
Socket wrench
Socket extension
Socket hand driver w/socket adapter
10mm socket
12mm socket
#2 Philips Head
#2 Standard Head (flat head)
3mm allen head
Pliers/Adjustable
Razor blade (to cut zip tie ends ONLY)
Scissors (to open packaging)
Microfiber towel
Silicon Spray (Don't forget to have this, cause you WILL NEED IT)
Step 2: Remove negative battery cable (12mm socket) and put the nut back on the threads so you don't loose it.
Step 3: Remove engine cover. Simply lift up on the front lip firmly - there are 2 anchors it sits in, once you get the front lifted off the anchors, pull towards the grill to disengage the rear mounts (highlighted in red)
Step 4: Remove MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor. Be careful not to break the clip cause you're gonna reuse this.
Step 5: Unclip all the wire harness clips. Gently pry up underneath them with a flat head screwdriver (It takes a little big of wiggling the screwdriver underneath them to get them to pop out).
Step 6: Remove the vacuum hose and crank case vent hose (with metal prong) located next to the throttle body and loosen the 10mm or philips head bolt holding the intake to the throttle body (highlighted in red)
Step 7: Remove the Zinc Plated bracket (called Resonator Bracket) that holds the intake tube up. It has (2) 10mm bolts (highlighted in red). You may notice that I forgot to remove this part until later in this installation, but now is RIGHT the time to remove it.
Step 8: Now unclip the 4 aluminum brackets holding the top of the airbox on and you should be able to remove the top of the airbox along with the intake tube all in one piece.